Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-19-2021, 09:05 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-18-2021, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 459
Undercoat “repair”
Does anyone know what type of undercoat was most likely used on 1990 cars? Factory or dealer installed. Asphalt or rubber based?
The undercoat on my ‘90 240 axle is still in decent shape just...
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Forum: showroom
01-17-2021, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 2,734
Views: 1,234,304
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Forum: performance & modifications
01-14-2021, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 11,629
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-14-2021, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 510
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-13-2021, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 510
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-13-2021, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 510
Hmmm
I read that... still lacking...
Hmmm
I read that... still lacking “precision” tools (and bench space) to accomplish the fabrication. I suppose for the “milling” of the cap I could two-hand it with my drill and dremel. lol
I...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-13-2021, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 510
trailing arm bushings...
I don't have a tool and I'm too cheap to buy one... thought about making a tool... again, I'm too cheap. (this year's car budget is maxed due to engine rebuild :-()
Looking for super cheap-ass...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-12-2021, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,426
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-11-2021, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-08-2021, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-06-2021, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-06-2021, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-06-2021, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-06-2021, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
Gotcha...
Been wondering what route to take...
Gotcha...
Been wondering what route to take with installing the seal. Torque the pinion enough so it’s loosely in position then tap the seal on Vs assembling it all and torquing it.
Right now...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-06-2021, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: showroom
12-20-2020, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 2,734
Views: 1,234,304
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Forum: showroom
12-17-2020, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 2,734
Views: 1,234,304
That’s right... Canada had some import...
That’s right... Canada had some import regulations in those times. To get around them some OEMs built factories for the Canadian market. The big three had lots of plants in Canada.
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-17-2020, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
lol. Need to use more emojis. It was light...
lol. Need to use more emojis. It was light hearted.
“Do-all” as-in precision tool that does all the important bolt/nut work where “Ugga-chugga” isn’t accurate enough. Lug nuts, suspension...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-16-2020, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-15-2020, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: showroom
12-15-2020, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 2,734
Views: 1,234,304
My whole car is rare apparently. Not the model...
My whole car is rare apparently. Not the model itself but, the condition of it. Made in Sweden for the Canadian market 1981 244 GL D6 with 80,000 miles. Next to zero rust...
I guess the diesel...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-14-2020, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
11-12-2020, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
11-12-2020, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
11-12-2020, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
revisiting this thread...
Finally got around...
revisiting this thread...
Finally got around to ripping it apart. Renting tools is getting tiresome.
I need to replace the bearings in the Diff... they are "functional" but getting up there in...
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Forum: showroom
11-12-2020, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,616
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Forum: performance & modifications
11-05-2020, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,471
Went to a muffler shop and there telling me the...
Went to a muffler shop and there telling me the only way to fit a cat is with a single unit on the 3" pipe. They suggested to go with a 2.5" inlet model... it would "work" but, I still maintain going...
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Forum: showroom
10-25-2020, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,616
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-24-2020, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,471
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-23-2020, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,471
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-23-2020, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,740
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-23-2020, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,740
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-23-2020, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,740
Nothing ordered yet.
That’s good to know....
Nothing ordered yet.
That’s good to know. Still on the fence about the spherical bushings on the trailing arms. I want to go that way... then I enter the realm of going “all the way” with a helm...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-23-2020, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,740
I wasn’t going to get them initially and I...
I wasn’t going to get them initially and I probably don’t “need” them. I want them to fine tune drive shaft alignment. It’s vibraty back there with all that V8 torque... most likely a combination of...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-23-2020, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,740
Rear suspension rebuild
Welp... down the rabbit hole I go.
Swapping the rear axle on the Volstang is starting look like a “while I’m there” type of job and the list of parts is starting to pile-up.
Going with the IPD...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-23-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,471
Good to know. Wasn’t too sure if a modern 3-way...
Good to know. Wasn’t too sure if a modern 3-way cat could be placed right after the header. I know if it’s placed closer to the heat source it helps with efficiency but, you run the risk of burning...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-23-2020, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,471
To cat or, not to cat
Wanting to install a high flow cat on my custom 5.0 swap exhaust. Anyone install cats in their 5.0 or LS swap and where is the optimum placement?
The car has headers that lead into a 2” Y-pipe...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-21-2020, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,208
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-19-2020, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-19-2020, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
These are for the slick above freezing rain we...
These are for the slick above freezing rain we get all winter. For a rain specific tire it’s preferable to have a wide contact patch. I went with Vredestein QuaTrac 5 all-weathers because they’re...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-18-2020, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
I’ll see how I rolls.
I don’t want...
I’ll see how I rolls.
I don’t want spacers... try my best to avoid them.
One day when I find a set. The price was right on these Dracos so I’ll roll them.
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-18-2020, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-18-2020, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
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Forum: showroom
10-17-2020, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,342
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Forum: showroom
10-16-2020, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,616
Fixed it...
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Fixed it...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50494147233_5b96c2bfd0_c.jpg
Nice and flush. Looks good enough to be OEM.
Been thinking of painting them white with red pinstripe. Put a TRD...
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Forum: showroom
10-15-2020, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,616
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Forum: showroom
10-15-2020, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,616
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Forum: showroom
10-15-2020, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,616
That’s because I’m ADHD diagnosed and...
That’s because I’m ADHD diagnosed and unmedicated. My process is backwards but, I’ll succeed. ;)
Hey, it’s not like I just grabbed a can of Rustoleum and called it a day.
re·fin·ish...
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Forum: showroom
10-15-2020, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,616
I’m not polishing the inside of the drum. It’s...
I’m not polishing the inside of the drum. It’s too much of a pain in the ass... so I’m half-ass’n it and just polishing the outer lip with the Dremel after I fix the rash. Good enough... these wheels...
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